<p>Hello there my name is Ben this is my first time posting any thing here.</p>
<p>I have graduated from university last year and looking to pursue my career in muscial </p>
<p>theatre. I am from canada and i dont have much information on schools in the states.</p>
<p>Are any of you guys familiar with universities offering masters degree in</p>
<p>Musical Theatre? Any reply would be appreciated </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Check out the Big List pinned to the top of the page. Post #2 is the most up-to-date listing and includes schools offering a graduate degree in MT. Good luck!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/801037-big-list-mt-colleges.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/801037-big-list-mt-colleges.html</a></p>
<p>I’m not sure that list includes MFA programs. There aren’t many. Roosevelt University I believe has one, San Diego State University, University of Central Florida. Those are the only ones I’m aware of, but there may be several more out there.</p>
<p>The Big List of MT colleges does include Masters degree programs in MT (but not MFA programs in acting). </p>
<p>Here is what is currently listed:</p>
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<p>Please note that this list includes MM degree programs in MT, not just MFA, of which there are very few. The OP did not specify MFA per se.</p>
<p>However, someone with an undergraduate degree can also look into two year certificate programs in MT that take students with college degrees. For example, Circle in the Square Theater School and CAP21 Professional MT Program are one way that college graduates can get additional training in MT.</p>
<p>a bunch of British schools do.</p>
<p>Hey Ben! I’m Kati from Toronto and I just graduated with a BMus (voice) from Queen’s this year! I’m headed to the University of Montana to do my MM in music theatre this fall. Are you interested in doing the MFA degree or MM? Where did you graduate from and with what degree?
If you have any questions about the application and audition process for Canadian students, feel free to ask because let me tell you, it was ridiculous! I would be happy to help!</p>
<p>Hello All!</p>
<p>My name is Kati Donovan, and I am currently an MFA candidate in San Diego State University’s Musical Theatre program. I wanted to write back to correct and clarify the information out there about graduate programs in Musical Theatre. </p>
<p>Officially— the program at San Diego State University is the ONLY remaining Musical Theatre MFA in the nation. The other programs have closed, or stopped accepting applications, indefinitely due to budgetary reasons. And the difference between an MA or MM and an MFA is the fact that only the MFA is a terminal degree (meaning final, or highest degree in that field). Most tenure-track teaching positions at the collegiate level require a terminal degree for application. The program at SDSU accepts between 6 and 10 students every two years. It is a four-semester program, with courses in:</p>
<p>Musical Theatre History
Dance History
Directing
Synthesis (Studio)
Vocal lessons & coaching
Jazz, Tap & Dance Rep
Research & Bibliography
among others.</p>
<p>SDSU’s MFA program will be accepting applications for the class of 2014, starting in October 2011. For more information or to contact the program, check out the school’s website:</p>
<p>[SDSU</a> Musical Theatre MFA](<a href=“School of Theatre, Television, and Film”>School of Theatre, Television, and Film)</p>
<p>Also I’m happy to answer any and all questions about the program, or for anyone considering advanced degrees in the field. </p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Kati</p>
<p>If you’re interested in keeping up with the current MFA Musical Theatre class, you can follow us on twitter:</p>
<p>SDSUMFAmusthea</p>
<p>Sending my best!</p>
<p>Kati</p>
<p>I heard a rumor that the Masters program at BoCo may be moving from an MM to an MFA. It may just be a rumor, however. It may be worth a phone call to find out :)</p>
<p>Question on these programs: does anyone know if you have to have gotten your undergraduate degree in MT in order to audition?</p>
<p>This is for both the certificate programs like CAP21 and the MM or MFA programs. </p>
<p>Currently I’m looking at an undergraduate degree in either liberal arts, communications, or tourism as a “safe” career, then once I’ve trained more I might possibly look into going for one of these degrees, as I love MT and would love a career in it eventually.</p>
<p>You do not need to have an undergrad in MT to audition for a certificate or master’s level MT program.</p>
<p>You might also be interested in Penn State. They have two MT oriented MFAs: Voice Pedagogy for Musical Theatre; Directing for Musical Theatre</p>
<p>Penn State has added a third MT related MFA this coming year: Music Directing for Musical Theater</p>
<p>From what I understand, Tulane University offers a MFA in MT as well.</p>
<p>[Tulane</a> University - Liberal Arts - Music - Graduate Programs](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/liberal-arts/music/graduate-programs.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/liberal-arts/music/graduate-programs.cfm)</p>
<p>The University of Central Oklahoma offers a Masters of Music (Music Theatre emphasis). it’s a new spoke on the wheel, but we’ve had great success with the program. One of our Central Graduates Mat Govich (Broadway, Cabaret) came back and completed his MM. He’s teaching in the Oklahoma City area now.</p>
<p>Check us out!</p>
<p>I do wonder what the planned objective is for those of you inquiring about an advanced degree in MT? In my experience, the goal is very typically the desire to teach. If that is your aim you should be aware that very often colleges and universities prefer what is known as a “terminal degree” in whatever subject matter. For MT, Dance, and Design, often the MFA is the commonly advertised and accepted terminal degree. In Directing, for example, as is with most disciplines the Phd is considered the terminal degree. Of course there are always exceptions and depending on a universities accreditation and affiliations sometimes other degrees are acceptable.</p>
<p>If, on the other hand, you think an MFA will make you more cast-able - I think that while evidence of some study in salient areas can improve your ability to be cast - the post grad degree does not get a lot of traction for casting.</p>
<p>In any case, I was just wondering…</p>
<p>In directing an MFA is also considered a terminal degree for university teaching. A Phd can be a terminal degree for teaching acting and directing, but traditionally that degree is more for Theatre History, Drmatic Criticism, and Literature.</p>
<p>My MFA is an MFA in Directing. I have a tenure track position at a university. 
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<p>Master’s degrees in Musical Theatre are less common than Master’s degrees in other areas of theatre. Including acting.</p>
<p>KatMT is absolutely correct about the MFA in Directing. In my haste to make a point I cited Directing as an example of an area where one might get a Phd (also, for example, a dance person can get a Phd in Dance History). I was reacting to a recent conversation with two students near undergrad degrees that thought they would be better able to cast with post grad degrees.</p>
<p>The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance has had a graduate program in Theatre since 1984. This includes a 3-year program in Musical Theatre. We encourage you to visit our web site at [Theatre</a> & Dance Home ? Minnesota State University, Mankato](<a href=“http://www.MSUTheatre.com%5DTheatre”>http://www.MSUTheatre.com) for more information.</p>
<p>This academic year we are presenting three musical productions: "Les Mis</p>